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A store clerk is recovering after a day at work nearly turned deadly. The shooting comes at a time when Chicagoans are feeling less safe as a community. Here are the details.
What Happened
As reported by CBS News, a store clerk was on the clock this morning when an armed suspect walked into the store. The incident occurred at about 9:17 am today, July 18, in the 300 block of East 47th Street.
According to police, the unknown gunman approached the counter and “demanded money from the register.” The victim was situated behind the counter at this point. Because the shooting happened today, the details are light and still under investigation.
What’s clear is that at some point, the suspect allegedly fired a gun and struck the clerk. The victim was hit in the arm and survived. They were taken to University of Chicago Medical Center in fair condition, reports CBS News.
It is unclear if the suspect took any money. Police don’t have a suspect in custody at this time.
The Takeaway
A store clerk was shot at work in the 300 block of East 47th Street, and the suspect got away for now. This is where you come in. Help keep the Low End safe.
Submit tips, videos, documents and other evidence anonymously through CPDTips.com. You can also use Text-to-Tip and remain anonymous. The number to text is 738477. Or call 1-800-535-STOP (7867). Cook County Crime Stoppers offers up to $1,000 in most cases leading to an arrest or charges for felonies. Get paid to clean up your community. You are the line between peace and chaos.
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